The Rule of Nines Every Nursing Student Needs for the NCLEX

When seconds count, accurate burn assessment can be the difference between life-saving care and missed priorities. That’s why Total Body Surface Area (TBSA) is such a high-yield topic on the NCLEX. It’s part of trauma protocols, fluid resuscitation, and emergency triage—and it’s a concept every nursing student needs to understand before test day.

Let’s break it down with a visual you’ll never forget.